From Virat Kohli to Kane Williamson, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in IND vs NZ ODIs. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Ross Taylor and Nathan Astle

<p>From Virat Kohli to Kane Williamson, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in IND vs NZ ODIs. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Ross Taylor and Nathan Astle</p>

Meet top 5 batters with most runs in IND vs NZ ODIs

<p>South African Test captain Temba Bavuma admits to taking inspiration from Little Master Sachin Tendulkar for his career-best 179 against Australia in the first innings of the ongoing second Test in Gqeberha. Following South Africa's shaky start, after they were reduced to 110/6 at one stage, Bavuma revived their innings and helped them declare for 425 for nine. He led from the front and, with handy contributions from Marco Jansen (85) and Simon Harmer (82), helped the hosts sit in the driver’s seat in this rain-hit second Test.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Bavuma stitched two 100-plus stands for the seventh and the eighth wicket, with the tail and bailed the team out of trouble. During his marathon knock that lasted 334 balls, Bavuma scored 18 fours and a six, tiring out the Australian pace quartet, which shared eight wickets between them. Scott Boland was the most successful, with five for 81 to his name, and Mitchell Starc returned with three for 89.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>"Yeah, I mean, I try to emulate my technique to his (Sachin Tendulkar). I mean, I'm obviously not a big guy. I'm not really going to get any big strides in. I try to be efficient in terms of my movement. Sometimes it gets me into trouble. But I think for me, that's generally what works. I try to play the ball as close to my body as possible. Yeah, kind of hope that that's going to work," Bavuma said in a chat with the broadcaster after the end of the third day's play.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read| </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sa-vs-aus-2nd-test-steve-smith-11000-runs-australia-all-out-99-1792585154184"><strong>SA vs AUS 2nd Test: Steve Smith crosses 11,000 runs but Australia all out for 99 in 1st innings</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>Calling this his best knock to date, captain Bavuma said, “Yeah, definitely one of my better ones. I think looking at the situation of the game, and I think personally as well, I found myself a lot in that type of situation, coming in early, trying to manage myself to kind of scramble through to a 50 or 60, but I think what was nice was my ability just to take it even further and make it count.”<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, as things stand, South Africa wrapped up Australia’s first innings for just 99, with Jansen starring with the ball, picking up a brilliant five-wicket haul. Wiaan Mulder and Kagiso Rabada returned with two wickets each, while Anrich Nortje, who walked off the field with a suspected groin injury, picked up one.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>The hosts enforced the follow-on, with Australia losing opener Nic Maddinson for eight. Australia were 50/1 at tea on day four, trailing by 276 runs.</p>

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma revealed how emulating Sachin Tendulkar inspired his career-best 179 against Australia in the 2nd Test at Gqeberha.

South African Test captain Temba Bavuma admits to taking inspiration from Little Master Sachin Tendulkar for his career-best 179 against Australia in the first innings of the ongoing second Test in Gqeberha. Following South Africa's shaky start, after they were reduced to 110/6 at one stage, Bavuma revived their innings and helped them declare for 425 for nine. He led from the front and, with handy contributions from Marco Jansen (85) and Simon Harmer (82), helped the hosts sit in the driver’s seat in this rain-hit second Test. Bavuma stitched two 100-plus stands for the seventh and the eighth wicket, with the tail and bailed the team out of trouble. During his marathon knock that lasted 334 balls, Bavuma scored 18 fours and a six, tiring out the Australian pace quartet, which shared eight wickets between them. Scott Boland was the most successful, with five for 81 to his name, and Mitchell Starc returned with three for 89. "Yeah, I mean, I try to emulate my technique to his (Sachin Tendulkar). I mean, I'm obviously not a big guy. I'm not really going to get any big strides in. I try to be efficient in terms of my movement. Sometimes it gets me into trouble. But I think for me, that's generally what works. I try to play the ball as close to my body as possible. Yeah, kind of hope that that's going to work," Bavuma said in a chat with the broadcaster after the end of the third day's play. Also read| SA vs AUS 2nd Test: Steve Smith crosses 11,000 runs but Australia all out for 99 in 1st innings Calling this his best knock to date, captain Bavuma said, “Yeah, definitely one of my better ones. I think looking at the situation of the game, and I think personally as well, I found myself a lot in that type of situation, coming in early, trying to manage myself to kind of scramble through to a 50 or 60, but I think what was nice was my ability just to take it even further and make it count.” Meanwhile, as things stand, South Africa wrapped up Australia’s first innings for just 99, with Jansen starring with the ball, picking up a brilliant five-wicket haul. Wiaan Mulder and Kagiso Rabada returned with two wickets each, while Anrich Nortje, who walked off the field with a suspected groin injury, picked up one. The hosts enforced the follow-on, with Australia losing opener Nic Maddinson for eight. Australia were 50/1 at tea on day four, trailing by 276 runs.

<p>South Africa captain Temba Bavuma revealed how emulating Sachin Tendulkar inspired his career-best 179 against Australia in the 2nd Test at Gqeberha.</p>

SA vs AUS 2nd Test: Temba Bavuma reveals 'Tendulkar inspiration' behind career-best 179

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most centuries in ODIs. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and Shikhar Dhawan

<p>From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most centuries in ODIs. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and Shikhar Dhawan</p>

Meet top 5 Indian batters with most centuries in ODIs

From Virat Kohli to Sachin Tendulkar, here's a look at the top five right-hand batters with most international runs. This list also includes Ricky Ponting, Mahela Jayawardene and Jacques Kallis

<p>From Virat Kohli to Sachin Tendulkar, here's a look at the top five right-hand batters with most international runs. This list also includes Ricky Ponting, Mahela Jayawardene and Jacques Kallis</p>

Meet top 5 right-hand batters with most international runs

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the five Indian batters fastest to 7000 runs in One Day Internationals. This list also includes MS Dhoni, Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar

<p>From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the five Indian batters fastest to 7000 runs in One Day Internationals. This list also includes MS Dhoni, Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar</p>

Meet top 5 Indian batters fastest to 7000 runs in ODIs

From Virat Kohli to Sachin Tendulkar, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to 9000 runs in ODIs. This list also includes AB de Villiers, Rohit Sharma and Sourav Ganguly

<p>From Virat Kohli to Sachin Tendulkar, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to 9000 runs in ODIs. This list also includes AB de Villiers, Rohit Sharma and Sourav Ganguly</p>

Meet top 5 batters fastest to 9000 runs in ODIs

<p>Virat Kohli and Joe Root are the only two active players who are closest to breaking master blaster Sachin Tendulkar’s two different records. While the talismanic Indian batter is closing in on Sachin’s record of 100 international centuries, having already registered 86 across formats, Root is 1,643 runs short of Tendulkar’s Test run tally of 15,921. Though Kohli has confirmed the 2027 ODI World Cup will be his last, leaving little room for him to equal or break Sachin’s century feat, Root has committed to representing England in Tests for a few years, which makes him the frontrunner of the two to get past the cricketing great.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Cricketer-turned-broadcaster Dinesh Karthik, also the batting coach at the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the IPL franchise Kohli represents, feels it would be tougher for the batting genius to break Sachin’s overall century record, but feels that Root can go past Sachin’s Test tally at some stage. His comments, however, came after Kohli notched up his 55th ODI hundred in the series opener against the West Indies.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read| </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/kl-rahul-century-3rd-odi-india-world-cup-plans-1791202999667"><strong>‘Players crucial to World Cup plans getting longer ropes’: KL Rahul</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“I really wish he (Kohli) does, but I think it is very hard,” Dinesh Karthik said of Kohli’s chances on Cricbuzz. “Good chance (on Root’s chances). They play a lot of Test cricket. He still looks quite fit. He is happily scoring runs every time he goes out to bat. So, I think it looks very possible for him,” Karthik noted.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For Kohli to equal his idol’s 100-century mark, he has just over a year and a half of bilateral ODIs and tournament fixtures before the 2027 World Cup concludes on November 21, 2027. Root, however, is lined up to play an away Test series against South Africa and two one-off Tests against Australia and Bangladesh, respectively, before the current WTC cycle ends in June 2027.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Should he remain fit, Root would likely feature in the home Ashes that begins shortly after the WTC Final on June 9, which gives him five more Tests in favourable conditions to break Sachin’s overall run tally.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, Kohli’s next ODI assignment is an away five-match ODI series against New Zealand starting November 4 in Auckland. A three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka in December and a three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe in early January will give Kohli more games to chase history. &nbsp;</p>

Dinesh Karthik explains why Joe Root can break Sachin Tendulkar's Test run record, while calling Virat Kohli's 100-century pursuit "very hard."

Virat Kohli and Joe Root are the only two active players who are closest to breaking master blaster Sachin Tendulkar’s two different records. While the talismanic Indian batter is closing in on Sachin’s record of 100 international centuries, having already registered 86 across formats, Root is 1,643 runs short of Tendulkar’s Test run tally of 15,921. Though Kohli has confirmed the 2027 ODI World Cup will be his last, leaving little room for him to equal or break Sachin’s century feat, Root has committed to representing England in Tests for a few years, which makes him the frontrunner of the two to get past the cricketing great. Cricketer-turned-broadcaster Dinesh Karthik, also the batting coach at the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the IPL franchise Kohli represents, feels it would be tougher for the batting genius to break Sachin’s overall century record, but feels that Root can go past Sachin’s Test tally at some stage. His comments, however, came after Kohli notched up his 55th ODI hundred in the series opener against the West Indies. Also read| ‘Players crucial to World Cup plans getting longer ropes’: KL Rahul “I really wish he (Kohli) does, but I think it is very hard,” Dinesh Karthik said of Kohli’s chances on Cricbuzz. “Good chance (on Root’s chances). They play a lot of Test cricket. He still looks quite fit. He is happily scoring runs every time he goes out to bat. So, I think it looks very possible for him,” Karthik noted. For Kohli to equal his idol’s 100-century mark, he has just over a year and a half of bilateral ODIs and tournament fixtures before the 2027 World Cup concludes on November 21, 2027. Root, however, is lined up to play an away Test series against South Africa and two one-off Tests against Australia and Bangladesh, respectively, before the current WTC cycle ends in June 2027. Should he remain fit, Root would likely feature in the home Ashes that begins shortly after the WTC Final on June 9, which gives him five more Tests in favourable conditions to break Sachin’s overall run tally. Meanwhile, Kohli’s next ODI assignment is an away five-match ODI series against New Zealand starting November 4 in Auckland. A three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka in December and a three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe in early January will give Kohli more games to chase history.

<p>Dinesh Karthik explains why Joe Root can break Sachin Tendulkar's Test run record, while calling Virat Kohli's 100-century pursuit "very hard."</p>

Root 'Can', 'Tough' for Kohli: Dinesh Karthik's verdict on passing Sachin Tendulkar

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to 10000 runs in One Day Internationals.

<p>From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to 10,000 runs in One Day Internationals.</p>

Meet top 5 batters fastest to 10,000 ODI runs

<p>Virat Kohli proved once again why he is called the ODI chase master as India beat the West Indies by eight wickets in the first ODI on Sunday (Sep 27) in Thiruvananthapuram. Chasing 296, Kohli smashed an unbeaten 139 off just 88 balls and took the team home with a couple of sixes and 50 balls to spare. During the innings, Kohli, who plays mostly 50-over format cricket for India, crossed 15,000 ODI runs - only the second player ever to do so after Sachin Tendulkar (18,426). This was Kohli's 55th ODI ton - already a record in the format - and he hit nine sixes in the innings, the highest for him in an ODI.</p><h2>Kohli masterclass thumps West Indies</h2><p>Chasing 296, India started strong with skipper Shubman Gill adding 74 runs for the first wicket with former skipper Rohit Sharma (32), who was the first wicket to fall. Gill and Kohli then added 151 runs for the second wicket before Gill got out for 110 - his 10th ODI hundred. Needing 71 runs off the last 16 overs, Kohli scored the bulk of the runs with Ruturaj Gaikwad at the other end, who remained not out on 13 off 16 balls.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-india-vs-afghanistan-quarterfinal-rain-washout-rules-predicted-xi-1790501105330">Asian Games: What happens if rain washes out India vs Afghanistan quarterfinal?</a></p><p>Earlier, the West Indies were asked to bat first after losing the toss. The visitors started with a 135-run opening partnership between John Campbell (62) and Justin Greaves (101) before Kuldeep Yadav reeled them in. No other West Indies batter could cross the 25-run mark after the openers except Amir Jangoo, who scored an unbeaten 58 off 43 balls. Kuldeep finished with 4/40 in 10 overs, while Prasidh Krishna took 2/60 and Nitish Kumar Reddy picked up 1/45.</p><h2>Records Kohli broke with his hundred against West Indies</h2><p>After scoring the match-winning hundred, Kohli told broadcasters: "I got a challenge at this stage of my career to kind of up the ante and, you know, play a gear higher and that was exciting for me to work on. Again, it excites you when you have to unlock a new version at this stage of your career, which will eventually help, you know, anything that you play for, be it playing for India or in the IPL. It's really helped me a lot to play with a free mind and I think that's what's working for me." Below are the records Kohli broke during his innings:</p><p>Kohli's 7,006 ODI runs in India are the most for a player in a single country, going past Sachin Tendulkar's 6,976 runs, also in India.</p><p>Kohli now has 60 List A tons, the same as Sachin Tendulkar.</p><p>Kohli (15,080) is only the second player ever to score 15,000+ ODI runs, behind Sachin Tendulkar (18,426).</p><p>This was Kohli's 10th ODI hundred against the West Indies, the joint-most by a player against a single country, equalling his own record of 10 ODI tons against Sri Lanka.</p>

Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 139 (88) led India to an 8-wicket win over West Indies. He hit 9 sixes, completed 15,000 ODI runs, and logged his 55th ton as India chased 296 with 50 balls to spare.

Virat Kohli proved once again why he is called the ODI chase master as India beat the West Indies by eight wickets in the first ODI on Sunday (Sep 27) in Thiruvananthapuram. Chasing 296, Kohli smashed an unbeaten 139 off just 88 balls and took the team home with a couple of sixes and 50 balls to spare. During the innings, Kohli, who plays mostly 50-over format cricket for India, crossed 15,000 ODI runs - only the second player ever to do so after Sachin Tendulkar (18,426). This was Kohli's 55th ODI ton - already a record in the format - and he hit nine sixes in the innings, the highest for him in an ODI. Kohli masterclass thumps West Indies Chasing 296, India started strong with skipper Shubman Gill adding 74 runs for the first wicket with former skipper Rohit Sharma (32), who was the first wicket to fall. Gill and Kohli then added 151 runs for the second wicket before Gill got out for 110 - his 10th ODI hundred. Needing 71 runs off the last 16 overs, Kohli scored the bulk of the runs with Ruturaj Gaikwad at the other end, who remained not out on 13 off 16 balls. Also Read - Asian Games: What happens if rain washes out India vs Afghanistan quarterfinal? Earlier, the West Indies were asked to bat first after losing the toss. The visitors started with a 135-run opening partnership between John Campbell (62) and Justin Greaves (101) before Kuldeep Yadav reeled them in. No other West Indies batter could cross the 25-run mark after the openers except Amir Jangoo, who scored an unbeaten 58 off 43 balls. Kuldeep finished with 4/40 in 10 overs, while Prasidh Krishna took 2/60 and Nitish Kumar Reddy picked up 1/45. Records Kohli broke with his hundred against West Indies After scoring the match-winning hundred, Kohli told broadcasters: "I got a challenge at this stage of my career to kind of up the ante and, you know, play a gear higher and that was exciting for me to work on. Again, it excites you when you have to unlock a new version at this stage of your career, which will eventually help, you know, anything that you play for, be it playing for India or in the IPL. It's really helped me a lot to play with a free mind and I think that's what's working for me." Below are the records Kohli broke during his innings: Kohli's 7,006 ODI runs in India are the most for a player in a single country, going past Sachin Tendulkar's 6,976 runs, also in India. Kohli now has 60 List A tons, the same as Sachin Tendulkar. Kohli (15,080) is only the second player ever to score 15,000+ ODI runs, behind Sachin Tendulkar (18,426). This was Kohli's 10th ODI hundred against the West Indies, the joint-most by a player against a single country, equalling his own record of 10 ODI tons against Sri Lanka.

<p>Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 139 (88) led India to an 8-wicket win over West Indies. He hit 9 sixes, completed 15,000 ODI runs, and logged his 55th ton as India chased 296 with 50 balls to spare.</p>

IND vs WI 1st ODI: Kohli breaks Sachin's most runs in one country record with unbeaten 139 as India thump West Indies by 8 wickets

<p>Zimbabwe’s Brendan Taylor has surpassed Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar to become the longest-serving ODI player in men’s cricket, with his career now spanning 22 years and 148 days, moving him past Tendulkar’s previous record of 22 years and 91 days. He achieved the milestone by playing in the first ODI of the ongoing three-match series between Zimbabwe and Australia in Harare on Tuesday.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Tendulkar has now moved to second place, while former Sri Lanka batter Sanath Jayasuriya is third with a career spanning 21 years and 184 days.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Despite losing the record, Tendulkar remains the leading run-scorer in ODI cricket with 18,426 runs. He also holds the record for most ODI appearances, having played 463 matches.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The 40-year-old made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in Apr 2004 and became one of Zimbabwe’s most important batters. Before Tuesday’s match, he had scored 6,704 runs in 207 ODIs, including 11 centuries, which is a Zimbabwean record.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-punishes-kranti-gaud-pakistan-team-after-women-s-asia-cup-here-s-why-1789470253890"><strong>ICC punishes Kranti Gaud, Pakistan team after Women’s Asia Cup: Here’s why</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Taylor retired from international cricket in 2021, but in Jan 2022, four months after his retirement, he revealed that he had been approached by people involved in corruption who tried to lure him into match-fixing in 2019. He said they offered him cocaine and later blackmailed him.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/7-former-australian-captains-back-humanitarian-plea-for-imran-khan-1789468384687"><strong>7 former Australian captains back humanitarian plea for Imran Khan</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Taylor maintained that he had never fixed a match but admitted that he did not immediately report the approach to the ICC because he was worried about his family’s safety, according to Cricinfo. He was later banned from all forms of cricket for three and a half years.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After serving his ban, Taylor returned to international cricket in 2025 as Zimbabwe prepared for the 2027 ODI World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by South Africa and Namibia.</p>

Brendan Taylor surpasses Sachin Tendulkar as ODI cricket’s longest-serving player, completing a remarkable 22-year, 146-day career span.

Zimbabwe’s Brendan Taylor has surpassed Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar to become the longest-serving ODI player in men’s cricket, with his career now spanning 22 years and 148 days, moving him past Tendulkar’s previous record of 22 years and 91 days. He achieved the milestone by playing in the first ODI of the ongoing three-match series between Zimbabwe and Australia in Harare on Tuesday. Tendulkar has now moved to second place, while former Sri Lanka batter Sanath Jayasuriya is third with a career spanning 21 years and 184 days. Despite losing the record, Tendulkar remains the leading run-scorer in ODI cricket with 18,426 runs. He also holds the record for most ODI appearances, having played 463 matches. The 40-year-old made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in Apr 2004 and became one of Zimbabwe’s most important batters. Before Tuesday’s match, he had scored 6,704 runs in 207 ODIs, including 11 centuries, which is a Zimbabwean record. Also Read - ICC punishes Kranti Gaud, Pakistan team after Women’s Asia Cup: Here’s why Taylor retired from international cricket in 2021, but in Jan 2022, four months after his retirement, he revealed that he had been approached by people involved in corruption who tried to lure him into match-fixing in 2019. He said they offered him cocaine and later blackmailed him. Also Read - 7 former Australian captains back humanitarian plea for Imran Khan Taylor maintained that he had never fixed a match but admitted that he did not immediately report the approach to the ICC because he was worried about his family’s safety, according to Cricinfo. He was later banned from all forms of cricket for three and a half years. After serving his ban, Taylor returned to international cricket in 2025 as Zimbabwe prepared for the 2027 ODI World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by South Africa and Namibia.

<p>Brendan Taylor surpasses Sachin Tendulkar as ODI cricket’s longest-serving player, completing a remarkable 22-year, 146-day career span.</p>

Brendan Taylor surpasses Sachin Tendulkar for longest ODI career

<p>England captain Joe Root broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most fifties in Test cricket during England’s eight-wicket win over Pakistan in the third and final Test at Edgbaston on Saturday (Sept 12). Root finished unbeaten on 62 off 39 balls, hitting nine fours, as England chased down 130 to complete a 3-0 series sweep over Pakistan.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The half-century took Root’s tally of Test fifties to 69, moving him ahead of Tendulkar, who had 68. Shivnarine Chanderpaul is next on the list with 66, while Allan Border and Rahul Dravid have 63 each. Ricky Ponting has 62.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Root also created another milestone at Edgbaston by becoming the first batter to score more than 1,000 Test runs at the venue. It is the fourth ground where he has reached the mark, after Lord’s, Manchester and The Oval.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The England batter has scored 2,203 Test runs at Lord’s, 1,128 in Manchester and 1,050 at The Oval. He is now only the third player after Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting to score over 1,000 Test runs at four different venues.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-pak-3rd-test-cox-root-shine-as-england-complete-whitewash-over-pakistan-1789217743695"><strong>ENG vs PAK, 3rd Test: Cox, Root shine as England complete whitewash over Pakistan</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Root’s record-breaking knock came on a memorable day for England, who completed a 3-0 Test series whitewash against Pakistan with another dominant performance at Edgbaston.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>England needed only 130 runs in their second innings and reached the target at 130/2. Root remained unbeaten on 62, while Jordan Cox finished not out on 59.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Pakistan were dismissed for just 133 in their first innings but showed much more fight in the second, scoring 449. Shan Masood top-scored with 95, while Babar Azam made 76 and debutant Razaullah scored 81. Razaullah also shared a 121-run ninth-wicket partnership with Mohammad Abbas, who contributed 42.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-frances-tiafoe-in-tears-after-losing-us-open-semi-final-to-ben-shelton-1789209406968"><strong>WATCH | Frances Tiafoe in tears after losing US Open semi-final to Ben Shelton</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>England had earlier scored 453 in their first inning s to take a huge 320-run lead. Harry Brook scored 75, Jamie Smith made 69, Dan Lawrence added 65, Emilio Gay scored 60 and Ollie Robinson contributed 50.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The victory completed England’s 3-0 series sweep, following their wins at Headingley and Lord’s.</p>

Joe Root scored an unbeaten 62 off 69 balls against Pakistan on Saturday, guiding England to an eight-wicket victory in the third Test in Birmingham.

England captain Joe Root broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most fifties in Test cricket during England’s eight-wicket win over Pakistan in the third and final Test at Edgbaston on Saturday (Sept 12). Root finished unbeaten on 62 off 39 balls, hitting nine fours, as England chased down 130 to complete a 3-0 series sweep over Pakistan. The half-century took Root’s tally of Test fifties to 69, moving him ahead of Tendulkar, who had 68. Shivnarine Chanderpaul is next on the list with 66, while Allan Border and Rahul Dravid have 63 each. Ricky Ponting has 62. Root also created another milestone at Edgbaston by becoming the first batter to score more than 1,000 Test runs at the venue. It is the fourth ground where he has reached the mark, after Lord’s, Manchester and The Oval. The England batter has scored 2,203 Test runs at Lord’s, 1,128 in Manchester and 1,050 at The Oval. He is now only the third player after Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting to score over 1,000 Test runs at four different venues. Also Read - ENG vs PAK, 3rd Test: Cox, Root shine as England complete whitewash over Pakistan Root’s record-breaking knock came on a memorable day for England, who completed a 3-0 Test series whitewash against Pakistan with another dominant performance at Edgbaston. England needed only 130 runs in their second innings and reached the target at 130/2. Root remained unbeaten on 62, while Jordan Cox finished not out on 59. Pakistan were dismissed for just 133 in their first innings but showed much more fight in the second, scoring 449. Shan Masood top-scored with 95, while Babar Azam made 76 and debutant Razaullah scored 81. Razaullah also shared a 121-run ninth-wicket partnership with Mohammad Abbas, who contributed 42. Also Read - WATCH | Frances Tiafoe in tears after losing US Open semi-final to Ben Shelton England had earlier scored 453 in their first inning s to take a huge 320-run lead. Harry Brook scored 75, Jamie Smith made 69, Dan Lawrence added 65, Emilio Gay scored 60 and Ollie Robinson contributed 50. The victory completed England’s 3-0 series sweep, following their wins at Headingley and Lord’s.

<p>Joe Root scored an unbeaten 62 off 69 balls against Pakistan on Saturday, guiding England to an eight-wicket victory in the third Test in Birmingham.</p>

ENG vs PAK: Joe Root breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most Test fifties

<p>England Test captain Joe Root became the third-most capped Test player in cricket history after taking the field on day one of the Edgbaston Test against Pakistan on Wednesday (Sep 9). Root surpassed former Australian captains and Test veterans Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting – who appeared in the same number of Test matches (168) – to feature in his 169th Test match and counting. Only two cricketers have played more Test matches than Root: James Anderson (188) and Sachin Tendulkar (200).</p><h2>Players to Play Most Test Matches –</h2><ul><li>Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 200 Test Matches</li><li>James Anderson (England) – 188 Test Matches</li><li>Joe Root (England) – 169 Test Matches*</li><li>Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 168 Test Matches</li><li>Steve Waugh (Australia) – 168 Test Matches</li></ul><p>Root is the only active cricketer on this top-five list, with the remaining four retired from all forms of the game. Tendulkar’s number of Test appearances is not the only record that Root is chasing, as the current England captain is only second to the Master Blaster for most Test runs scored. Root is 1,713 runs behind Sachin’s tally of 15,921 runs that he scored in 200 Test matches.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read| </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ollie-robinson-100th-test-wicket-pakistan-collapse-edgbaston-1788956659241"><strong>Robinson reaches 100 Test wickets as Pakistan collapse to 100/7 in opening session at Edgbaston</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, Root was named England’s Test captain after talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes announced his shock retirement after the New Zealand Test series. Root, who led England for six years until 2022, returned to the helm, with the ECB not too confident of handing over the Test baton to white-ball skipper Harry Brook.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Since assuming the leadership role once again, Root began the second innings of his captaincy stint with thumping wins in the first two Tests against Pakistan, leading England to convincing wins in Leeds and Lord’s. The pace trio of Robinson, Archer and Tongue never allowed the visitors to score more than 200 in any of the four innings, with England staying at the top throughout.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Even during the ongoing third and final Test at Edgbaston, Root’s England wrapped up Pakistan for 133 inside the second session on day one.</p>

Joe Root surpassed Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting to become the third-most capped Test player in history during the Edgbaston Test against Pakistan.

England Test captain Joe Root became the third-most capped Test player in cricket history after taking the field on day one of the Edgbaston Test against Pakistan on Wednesday (Sep 9). Root surpassed former Australian captains and Test veterans Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting – who appeared in the same number of Test matches (168) – to feature in his 169th Test match and counting. Only two cricketers have played more Test matches than Root: James Anderson (188) and Sachin Tendulkar (200). Players to Play Most Test Matches – Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 200 Test Matches James Anderson (England) – 188 Test Matches Joe Root (England) – 169 Test Matches* Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 168 Test Matches Steve Waugh (Australia) – 168 Test Matches Root is the only active cricketer on this top-five list, with the remaining four retired from all forms of the game. Tendulkar’s number of Test appearances is not the only record that Root is chasing, as the current England captain is only second to the Master Blaster for most Test runs scored. Root is 1,713 runs behind Sachin’s tally of 15,921 runs that he scored in 200 Test matches. Also read| Robinson reaches 100 Test wickets as Pakistan collapse to 100/7 in opening session at Edgbaston Meanwhile, Root was named England’s Test captain after talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes announced his shock retirement after the New Zealand Test series. Root, who led England for six years until 2022, returned to the helm, with the ECB not too confident of handing over the Test baton to white-ball skipper Harry Brook. Since assuming the leadership role once again, Root began the second innings of his captaincy stint with thumping wins in the first two Tests against Pakistan, leading England to convincing wins in Leeds and Lord’s. The pace trio of Robinson, Archer and Tongue never allowed the visitors to score more than 200 in any of the four innings, with England staying at the top throughout. Even during the ongoing third and final Test at Edgbaston, Root’s England wrapped up Pakistan for 133 inside the second session on day one.

<p>Joe Root surpassed Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting to become the third-most capped Test player in history during the Edgbaston Test against Pakistan.</p>

Joe Root surpasses Steve Waugh, Ponting to become third-most capped Test player

From Joe Root to Jacques Kallis, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to 13,000 runs in Tests. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting and Rahul Dravid

<p>From Joe Root to Jacques Kallis, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to 13,000 runs in Tests. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting and Rahul Dravid</p>

Meet top 5 batters fastest to 13,000 Test runs

From Brian Lara to Kumar Sangakkara, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to 11,000 runs in Tests. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting and Rahul Dravid

<p>From Brian Lara to Kumar Sangakkara, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to 11,000 runs in Tests. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting and Rahul Dravid</p>

Meet top 5 batters fastest to 11,000 Test runs

From Virat Kohli to Sachin Tendulkar, here's a look at the five Indian batters fastest to 6000 Test runs. This list also includes Sunil Gavaskar, Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid

<p>From Virat Kohli to Sachin Tendulkar, here's a look at the five Indian batters fastest to 6000 Test runs. This list also includes Sunil Gavaskar, Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid</p>

Meet top 5 Indian batters fastest to 6000 Test runs

<p>South Africa batting great AB de Villiers said former India captain Virat Kohli took Indian batting to a higher level in overseas conditions and inspired other players to perform better outside the country.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>De Villiers explained that Sachin Tendulkar was the first Indian batter to set the standard abroad, but Kohli pushed it even further. Tendulkar is the leading run-scorer in Test cricket with 15,921 runs and 51 centuries.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While, Kohli, who retired from Test cricket in 2025, ended his career with 9,230 runs in 123 Tests at an average of 46.85.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“I think of someone like Sachin Tendulkar way back, who started that trend for India. Yet, he wasn’t as strong as someone like Virat Kohli, who was even better. But Sachin was the first guy to show that as a subcontinent batter, you can do well in bouncy and seaming conditions. Virat took that forward and raised the bar,” said de Villiers on his YouTube channel.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Because of that, there are quite a few players now like [KL] Rahul and Padikkal, who have started to up that trend and follow in the footsteps of a Virat and a Sachin.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-india-s-mixed-disability-team-recreates-ganguly-s-iconic-lord-s-celebration-1787227160155"><strong>WATCH | India’s mixed disability team recreates Ganguly’s iconic Lord’s celebration</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>De Villiers, who scored 8,765 runs in 114 Tests at an average of over 50, also spoke about KL Rahul’s performances overseas and praised his technique but said the opener needs to convert his starts into bigger scores away from home.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“KL is a guy with a sound technique and is a big asset in that Indian lineup. But he averages only 34 away from home. So you’ll expect more and that is one area where he has to work on. He has to get bigger scores once he gets in and not just get a 100 but make it a 180 because that first-ball duck and getting out to the newish ball is always around the corner. So for him, the name of the game will be to make the big scores even bigger,” said de Villiers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/canada-coach-monty-desai-steps-down-amid-corruption-probe-1787224674348"><strong>Canada coach Monty Desai steps down amid corruption probe</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The 34-year-old, Rahul, scored a useful 81 for India in the Galle Test against Sri Lanka this week, while Devdutt Padikkal hit his maiden Test century at No. 3 as India went on to win the match by 165 runs.</p>

AB de Villiers said Sachin Tendulkar set the benchmark for India overseas, but Virat Kohli took it to another level.

South Africa batting great AB de Villiers said former India captain Virat Kohli took Indian batting to a higher level in overseas conditions and inspired other players to perform better outside the country. De Villiers explained that Sachin Tendulkar was the first Indian batter to set the standard abroad, but Kohli pushed it even further. Tendulkar is the leading run-scorer in Test cricket with 15,921 runs and 51 centuries. While, Kohli, who retired from Test cricket in 2025, ended his career with 9,230 runs in 123 Tests at an average of 46.85. “I think of someone like Sachin Tendulkar way back, who started that trend for India. Yet, he wasn’t as strong as someone like Virat Kohli, who was even better. But Sachin was the first guy to show that as a subcontinent batter, you can do well in bouncy and seaming conditions. Virat took that forward and raised the bar,” said de Villiers on his YouTube channel. “Because of that, there are quite a few players now like [KL] Rahul and Padikkal, who have started to up that trend and follow in the footsteps of a Virat and a Sachin.” Also Read - WATCH | India’s mixed disability team recreates Ganguly’s iconic Lord’s celebration De Villiers, who scored 8,765 runs in 114 Tests at an average of over 50, also spoke about KL Rahul’s performances overseas and praised his technique but said the opener needs to convert his starts into bigger scores away from home. “KL is a guy with a sound technique and is a big asset in that Indian lineup. But he averages only 34 away from home. So you’ll expect more and that is one area where he has to work on. He has to get bigger scores once he gets in and not just get a 100 but make it a 180 because that first-ball duck and getting out to the newish ball is always around the corner. So for him, the name of the game will be to make the big scores even bigger,” said de Villiers. Also Read - Canada coach Monty Desai steps down amid corruption probe The 34-year-old, Rahul, scored a useful 81 for India in the Galle Test against Sri Lanka this week, while Devdutt Padikkal hit his maiden Test century at No. 3 as India went on to win the match by 165 runs.

<p>AB de Villiers said Sachin Tendulkar set the benchmark for India overseas, but Virat Kohli took it to another level.</p>

‘Raised the bar’: AB de Villiers picks Kohli over Tendulkar in Test debate

From Virender Sehwag to Sachin Tendulkar, here's a look at the top five Indian batters fastest to 4000 Test runs. This list also includes Sunil Gavaskar, Rahul Dravid and Cheteshwar Pujara

<p>From Virender Sehwag to Sachin Tendulkar, here's a look at the top five Indian batters fastest to 4000 Test runs. This list also includes Sunil Gavaskar, Rahul Dravid and Cheteshwar Pujara</p>

Meet top 5 Indian batters fastest to 4000 Test runs

<p>Former Australian quick Brett Lee thinks of Sachin Tendulkar as the greatest batter of all time, but he picked South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis as the greatest cricketer. Lee made his international debut in 1999, at a time when Sachin was at the peak of his prowess, and Kallis had already emerged as a top all-rounder. The fast bowler, who won the 2003 ODI World Cup, also picked Rohit Sharma and Ricky Ponting as the best players of pull shots in cricket.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I've always said that I think that the best batsman to ever play the game is Sachin Tendulkar. But the best cricketer is Jacques Kallis. He's got the best numbers in the world. If you look at his stats, the stats don't lie. He's incredible,” Lee said while answering rapid-fire questions on the BeerBiceps podcast.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>"But to be alongside as a teammate and to watch him prepare for a game, his heart rate was about 30 beats a minute before going out to bat, as he was chilled out. So relaxed," Lee said of Kallis.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>"The way I'd watch him get changed, he'd put his gear on, his batting gear, and he'd put his left sock on first; his other sock would go in his mouth. Same thing every single day," Lee recalled of Kallis’ routine.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read| </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/brett-lee-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-age-debate-15-years-old-1786251891060"><strong>‘If he’s 15, fantastic, but if he’s 17 or 18, who cares?’: Brett Lee on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi age debate</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>Sachin and Kallis, however, are true legends of the game. Keeping aside the longevity of these two stalwarts, what they achieved purely as cricketers is remarkable. While Sachin Tendulkar is the leading run-scorer in international cricket, scoring over 34,000 runs across three formats, and has 100 international hundreds to that, Kallis is the modern-day game’s greatest all-rounder.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>The South African has scored over 25,000 international runs and picked 577 wickets across three formats, placing him in the all-time great category. It was during 2013 and 2014 that Sachin and Kallis announced their international retirements, respectively.</p><h3>Cricket's Best Pullers: Rohit and Ponting</h3><p>Having played under and alongside Ricky Ponting for years, Lee knew how good his skipper was. Not only was Ponting a great captain, having won two World Cups as an Australian skipper, adding two Champions Trophy titles, but he was also perhaps the best player of pull shots. However, Rohit Sharma, the veteran batter, is another name Lee thinks of as a great puller of a cricket ball.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>"Rohit Sharma is one of my favourite players to watch, especially the pull shot," Lee said while naming him and Ponting in the same breath. "Ricky Ponting &amp; Rohit Sharma have got the best pull shots in world cricket."</p>

Brett Lee names Sachin Tendulkar the greatest batter and Jacques Kallis the ultimate GOAT, while hailing Rohit Sharma and Ricky Ponting for their pull shots.

Former Australian quick Brett Lee thinks of Sachin Tendulkar as the greatest batter of all time, but he picked South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis as the greatest cricketer. Lee made his international debut in 1999, at a time when Sachin was at the peak of his prowess, and Kallis had already emerged as a top all-rounder. The fast bowler, who won the 2003 ODI World Cup, also picked Rohit Sharma and Ricky Ponting as the best players of pull shots in cricket. "I've always said that I think that the best batsman to ever play the game is Sachin Tendulkar. But the best cricketer is Jacques Kallis. He's got the best numbers in the world. If you look at his stats, the stats don't lie. He's incredible,” Lee said while answering rapid-fire questions on the BeerBiceps podcast. "But to be alongside as a teammate and to watch him prepare for a game, his heart rate was about 30 beats a minute before going out to bat, as he was chilled out. So relaxed," Lee said of Kallis. "The way I'd watch him get changed, he'd put his gear on, his batting gear, and he'd put his left sock on first; his other sock would go in his mouth. Same thing every single day," Lee recalled of Kallis’ routine. Also read| ‘If he’s 15, fantastic, but if he’s 17 or 18, who cares?’: Brett Lee on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi age debate Sachin and Kallis, however, are true legends of the game. Keeping aside the longevity of these two stalwarts, what they achieved purely as cricketers is remarkable. While Sachin Tendulkar is the leading run-scorer in international cricket, scoring over 34,000 runs across three formats, and has 100 international hundreds to that, Kallis is the modern-day game’s greatest all-rounder. The South African has scored over 25,000 international runs and picked 577 wickets across three formats, placing him in the all-time great category. It was during 2013 and 2014 that Sachin and Kallis announced their international retirements, respectively. Cricket's Best Pullers: Rohit and Ponting Having played under and alongside Ricky Ponting for years, Lee knew how good his skipper was. Not only was Ponting a great captain, having won two World Cups as an Australian skipper, adding two Champions Trophy titles, but he was also perhaps the best player of pull shots. However, Rohit Sharma, the veteran batter, is another name Lee thinks of as a great puller of a cricket ball. "Rohit Sharma is one of my favourite players to watch, especially the pull shot," Lee said while naming him and Ponting in the same breath. "Ricky Ponting & Rohit Sharma have got the best pull shots in world cricket."

<p>Brett Lee names Sachin Tendulkar the greatest batter and Jacques Kallis the ultimate GOAT, while hailing Rohit Sharma and Ricky Ponting for their pull shots.</p>

‘Sachin is Greatest Batter, But GOAT Is...’: Brett Lee rates Rohit, Ponting's pull shots as best

From Sachin Tendulkar to Mahela Jayawardene, here's a look at the top five batters with most Test runs in India vs Sri Lanka. This list also includes Rahul Dravid, Kumar Sangakkara and Aravinda de Silva

<p>From Sachin Tendulkar to Mahela Jayawardene, here's a look at the top five batters with most Test runs in India vs Sri Lanka. This list also includes Rahul Dravid, Kumar Sangakkara and Aravinda de Silva</p>

Meet top 5 batters with most Test runs in IND vs SL

<p>Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has called for building a culture that rewards hard work, honesty and merit, saying it is essential to strengthen children's future and protect their aspirations. His remarks come amid ongoing student protests over concerns that many feel have undermined the value of genuine effort.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sharing a post on X, Tendulkar reflected on the values taught by his father, who was a professor. "My father was a professor. He was a mentor and guide to many young students. One lesson that he instilled early on was, "Failure is okay, cheating is not. Never take shortcuts. As adults in society, we have the responsibility of shaping culture. A society which prioritises outcomes over effort will seek shortcuts over meritocracy. Today, when students feel disappointed that their hard work hasn't been rewarded, it is understandable. Collectively, we should all work together towards ensuring they don't feel this way again," Sachin Tendulkar wrote in a post on X.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-zim-1st-t20i-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-becomes-youngest-player-to-score-t20i-fifty-as-india-beat-zimbabwe-by-seven-wickets-1784816056857"><strong>IND vs ZIM, 1st T20I: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes youngest player to score T20I fifty as India beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets</strong></a></p>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Every student puts in years of hard work for a better future and their families make sacrifices along the way too. No paper leak should ever be allowed to take that hope.<br><br>I have full faith that our country,authorities will ensure every one of them gets a fair chance. I also hope…</p>&mdash; Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) <a href="https://x.com/IrfanPathan/status/2080318624116727976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Emphasising the importance of encouraging young people, Tendulkar said every section of society has a role to play in ensuring students remain motivated and hopeful about their future. “Young India is full of dreams and energy. They are the fuel to our success. As a society, all of us, including parents, teachers, friends, relatives, schools, and administrators, have a massive responsibility and different roles to play in ensuring our youth remain encouraged and energised.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“We must create a culture where hard work is rewarded, honesty is encouraged, and merit wins. I am certain we will all find solutions that strengthen our children's future and safeguard their aspirations. Jai Hind!” His message has resonated widely as discussions continue over fairness, accountability and protecting the aspirations of students across the country.</p>

Sachin Tendulkar urges society to reward hard work, honesty and merit amid student protests. The cricket icon calls for protecting students' aspirations and strengthening children's future through fairness and integrity

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has called for building a culture that rewards hard work, honesty and merit, saying it is essential to strengthen children's future and protect their aspirations. His remarks come amid ongoing student protests over concerns that many feel have undermined the value of genuine effort. Sharing a post on X, Tendulkar reflected on the values taught by his father, who was a professor. "My father was a professor. He was a mentor and guide to many young students. One lesson that he instilled early on was, "Failure is okay, cheating is not. Never take shortcuts. As adults in society, we have the responsibility of shaping culture. A society which prioritises outcomes over effort will seek shortcuts over meritocracy. Today, when students feel disappointed that their hard work hasn't been rewarded, it is understandable. Collectively, we should all work together towards ensuring they don't feel this way again," Sachin Tendulkar wrote in a post on X. Also Read: IND vs ZIM, 1st T20I: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes youngest player to score T20I fifty as India beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets

<p>Sachin Tendulkar urges society to reward hard work and merit over shortcuts, calling for honesty and fairness amid student protests</p>

'Failure is okay, cheating is not': Sachin Tendulkar calls for merit-based culture amid student protests

From MS Dhoni to Yuvraj Singh, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most runs against England in ODIs. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina. 

<p>From MS Dhoni to Yuvraj Singh, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most runs against England in ODIs. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina.&nbsp;</p>

Meet top 5 Indian batters with most ODI runs against England

From MS Dhoni to Yuvraj Singh, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in India vs England ODIs. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina. 

<p>From MS Dhoni to Yuvraj Singh, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in India vs England ODIs. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina.&nbsp;</p>

Meet top 5 batters with most runs in IND vs ENG ODIs

<p>India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill joined cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar among a host of high-profile guests at Wimbledon on Friday at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London. A picture that quickly went viral showed Gill seated alongside Tendulkar and his wife, Anjali Tendulkar, in the prestigious Royal Box on Centre Court during the day's action.</p><p>With his appearance, Gill became only the fourth Indian cricket captain to receive an invitation to the Royal Box at Wimbledon, following Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Tendulkar, widely regarded as one of cricket's greatest batters, retired from international cricket in 2013 after playing his landmark 200th Test match. Wimbledon honored the cricket icon by calling him ‘cricket royalty’. Former West Indies captain Brian Lara was also among the distinguished guests in the Royal Box, an exclusive seating area reserved for invited dignitaries, sporting legends, and celebrities by the All England Club.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/argentina-fa-investigates-suspected-cyberattack-after-controversial-fifa-world-cup-win-against-egypt-1783715129494"><strong>Argentina FA investigates suspected cyberattack after controversial FIFA World Cup win against Egypt</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Football was also represented, with Netherlands defender and Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk attending the event. The Dutch national team was eliminated from the FIFA World Cup in the Round of 32. Veteran American actor Dustin Hoffman, 88, attended Wimbledon as a guest, although he was not seated in the Royal Box after making an appearance there in 2024.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The celebrity attendance also included British actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Hugh Laurie, and Damian Lewis, along with renowned fashion designer Tom Ford and Vogue editor Anna Wintour. Gill has enjoyed an eventful sporting tour in England beyond cricket.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Earlier, the 26-year-old attended the British Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit as a VIP guest, marking his first-ever Formula 1 race experience. During the Grand Prix weekend, Gill explored the Formula 1 paddock, interacted with members of the F1 community, and enjoyed behind-the-scenes access at one of motorsport's biggest events.</p>

Shubman Gill and Sachin Tendulkar attended Wimbledon as Royal Box guests alongside global sports stars and celebrities. Read the latest updates, viral moments, and celebrity appearances from Centre Court

India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill joined cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar among a host of high-profile guests at Wimbledon on Friday at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London. A picture that quickly went viral showed Gill seated alongside Tendulkar and his wife, Anjali Tendulkar, in the prestigious Royal Box on Centre Court during the day's action. With his appearance, Gill became only the fourth Indian cricket captain to receive an invitation to the Royal Box at Wimbledon, following Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma. Tendulkar, widely regarded as one of cricket's greatest batters, retired from international cricket in 2013 after playing his landmark 200th Test match. Wimbledon honored the cricket icon by calling him ‘cricket royalty’. Former West Indies captain Brian Lara was also among the distinguished guests in the Royal Box, an exclusive seating area reserved for invited dignitaries, sporting legends, and celebrities by the All England Club. Also Read: Argentina FA investigates suspected cyberattack after controversial FIFA World Cup win against Egypt Football was also represented, with Netherlands defender and Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk attending the event. The Dutch national team was eliminated from the FIFA World Cup in the Round of 32. Veteran American actor Dustin Hoffman, 88, attended Wimbledon as a guest, although he was not seated in the Royal Box after making an appearance there in 2024. The celebrity attendance also included British actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Hugh Laurie, and Damian Lewis, along with renowned fashion designer Tom Ford and Vogue editor Anna Wintour. Gill has enjoyed an eventful sporting tour in England beyond cricket. Earlier, the 26-year-old attended the British Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit as a VIP guest, marking his first-ever Formula 1 race experience. During the Grand Prix weekend, Gill explored the Formula 1 paddock, interacted with members of the F1 community, and enjoyed behind-the-scenes access at one of motorsport's biggest events.

<p>Shubman Gill and Sachin Tendulkar attended Wimbledon as Royal Box guests, joining global sports stars and celebrities at Centre Court</p>

Viral pic! Shubman Gill's Wimbledon Royal Box appearance with Sachin Tendulkar takes internet by storm

From Piyush Chawla to Sachin Tendulkar, here's a look at the top five youngest players to debut for India. This list also includes Maninder Singh, Parthiv Patel and Harbhajan Singh

<p>From Piyush Chawla to Sachin Tendulkar, here's a look at the top five youngest players to debut for India. This list also includes Maninder Singh, Parthiv Patel and Harbhajan Singh</p>

Meet top 5 youngest players to debut for India

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's sensational rise has sparked calls for a Test cricket debut, but Sachin Tendulkar believes patience is the key. The batting legend praised the youngster's talent while warning against placing unnecessary pressure on a player still at the beginning of his journey. With Sooryavanshi already making headlines and leading conversations about cricket's next generation, Sachin's advice serves as a reminder that long-term development matters more than quick promotions.


Sachin Urges Patience as Test Cricket Calls Grow for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

<p>Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wants to upstage Chris Gayle and do a Sachin Tendulkar, but in T20s. The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals batter has eyes set on the highest individual score in T20s - a record currently with Gayle for his 175 not out for Royal Challenger Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2013. Sooryavanshi wants to be the first batter to score a 200 in the cricket's shortest format - just like Sachin did 2010 against South Africa in an ODI in 2010 - becoming the first player to score 200 in 50-over cricket. Currently, Sooryavanshi's highest T20 score is 144 and 103 in IPL. The intensity and speed with which he bats, the day certainly can come sooner than later.</p><h2>Sooryavnshi sets sight on doing a Tendulkar but in T20s</h2><p>Speaking to former England batter Kevin Pietersen on The Switch, Sooryavanshi said: "I want to score 200 in T20" after being told that by the ex-England batter that Galye has highest individual score of 175 in T20s. "Yeah, I want to break his record and score 200."</p><p>The teen prodigy also shared when it is going to happen and said: "If I play 20 overs in any game, I definitely will break that record."</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-will-gt-repeat-2022-title-winning-feat-what-data-says-about-two-seasons-1779783037049">IPL 2026 | Will GT repeat 2022 title-winning feat - Here's what data says</a></p><p>The confidence of 15-year-old, who has hit most bowlers including Pat Cummins and Jasprit Bumrah in IPL 2026 for a first-ball six.</p><h2>Sooryavanshi's T20 batting record</h2><p>The batter has played 32 T20 matches in his career and has scored 1,284 runs at an impressive average of 41 but it is his strike rate of 216 which gets the spotlight. He has also hit four fifties and as many hundreds as well as 103 fours and 115 sixes.</p><p>In IPL, since making his debut in 2025, Sooryavanshi has played 21 matches, scoring 835 runs at an average of touch-below 40 but strike rate of 223. He has scored two hundreds and four fifties in the league with a best of 103 along with 68 fours and 77 sixes.</p>

Sooryavanshi aims to become first batter ever to hit a double hundred in T20s, just like Tendulkar did in ODIs in 2010 and overtake Gayle record of highest indivudal score fo 175 not out.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wants to upstage Chris Gayle and do a Sachin Tendulkar, but in T20s. The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals batter has eyes set on the highest individual score in T20s - a record currently with Gayle for his 175 not out for Royal Challenger Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2013. Sooryavanshi wants to be the first batter to score a 200 in the cricket's shortest format - just like Sachin did 2010 against South Africa in an ODI in 2010 - becoming the first player to score 200 in 50-over cricket. Currently, Sooryavanshi's highest T20 score is 144 and 103 in IPL. The intensity and speed with which he bats, the day certainly can come sooner than later. Sooryavnshi sets sight on doing a Tendulkar but in T20s Speaking to former England batter Kevin Pietersen on The Switch, Sooryavanshi said: "I want to score 200 in T20" after being told that by the ex-England batter that Galye has highest individual score of 175 in T20s. "Yeah, I want to break his record and score 200." The teen prodigy also shared when it is going to happen and said: "If I play 20 overs in any game, I definitely will break that record." Also Read - IPL 2026 | Will GT repeat 2022 title-winning feat - Here's what data says The confidence of 15-year-old, who has hit most bowlers including Pat Cummins and Jasprit Bumrah in IPL 2026 for a first-ball six. Sooryavanshi's T20 batting record The batter has played 32 T20 matches in his career and has scored 1,284 runs at an impressive average of 41 but it is his strike rate of 216 which gets the spotlight. He has also hit four fifties and as many hundreds as well as 103 fours and 115 sixes. In IPL, since making his debut in 2025, Sooryavanshi has played 21 matches, scoring 835 runs at an average of touch-below 40 but strike rate of 223. He has scored two hundreds and four fifties in the league with a best of 103 along with 68 fours and 77 sixes.

<p>Sooryavanshi aims to become first batter ever to hit a double hundred in T20s, just like Tendulkar did in ODIs in 2010 and overtake Gayle record of highest indivudal score fo 175 not out.</p>

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, wants to upstage Gayle by doing a Tendulkar in T20s

On the occasion of Sachin Tendulkar’s birthday, here are five iconic matches that defined his legacy as the ‘God of Cricket’.

<p>On the occasion of Sachin Tendulkar’s birthday, here are five iconic matches that defined his legacy as the ‘God of Cricket’.</p>

Happy Birthday Sachin Tendulkar: A look at his 5 iconic matches

<p>India celebrated a historic evening on Sunday (Mar 8) as they beat New Zealand to lift their third T20 World Cup. Playing at the Narendra Modi Stadium, India became the first team to defend their title as well as win the title on home soil. After the win, legendary batters like Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and others congratulated them on the historic triumph. The legends took to their social media handles to show their emotions after India’s win.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Winning the World Cup twice in a row, the first time any team has done so in the T20 format. Totally deserving and rightful winners of the trophy.<br><br>What a fantastic performance by our team and a special brand of cricket on display.<br><br>Well done, Team India. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳🏆</p>&mdash; Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/2030694859976438163?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>Legends celebrate India’s win</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;“Winning the World Cup twice in a row, the first time any team has done so in the T20 format. Totally deserving and rightful winners of the trophy. What a fantastic performance by our team and a special brand of cricket on display. Well done, Team India. Jai Hind,” wrote Sachin Tendulkar on his X handle.&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pressure?<br>Woh kya hota hai.<br>Our Boys played like it’s a Sunday gully match. <br>World Champions, Bharat🇮🇳🏆, third time in T20 World Cups <a href="https://t.co/t82KDZP34g">pic.twitter.com/t82KDZP34g</a></p>&mdash; Virrender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) <a href="https://twitter.com/virendersehwag/status/2030699237781241902?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>“Pressure? Woh kya hota hai. Our Boys played like it’s a Sunday gully match. World Champions, Bharat, third time in T20 World Cups,” Virender Sehwag wrote on his X handle.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">What a performance from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a>! 🇮🇳🏆<br><br>The boys have been outstanding throughout the tournament and delivered on the biggest stage once again. No disappointment with the bat or the ball — pure team effort and champion mindset.<br><br>Brilliant knocks from <a href="https://twitter.com/IamAbhiSharma4?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IamAbhiSharma4</a>,… <a href="https://t.co/QfmkTm1oZJ">pic.twitter.com/QfmkTm1oZJ</a></p>&mdash; Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRaina/status/2030700892501196931?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>“What a performance from #TeamIndia!The boys have been outstanding throughout the tournament and delivered on the biggest stage once again. No disappointment with the bat or the ball — pure team effort and champion mindset. Brilliant knocks from @IamAbhiSharma4, @ishankishan5 &amp; @IamSanjuSamson. And when it comes to big moments, there’s simply no one like @Jaspritbumrah93. What a spell! Special mention to @surya_14kumar for leading the team brilliantly. Proud of this team. True World Champions,” Suresh Raina took to his X handle and wrote.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691"><strong>From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Congratulations Team India in Advance before the network gets too busy . Super proud of our Team JAI HIND @surya_14kumar @Jaspritbumrah93 @ishankishan51 @IamSanjuSamson @hardikpandya7 @akshar2026,” Harbhajan Singh wrote on his X handle.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations Team India in Advance before the network gets too busy . Super proud of our Team 🇮🇳 JAI HIND <a href="https://twitter.com/surya_14kumar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@surya_14kumar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaspritbumrah93?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jaspritbumrah93</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ishankishan51?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ishankishan51</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IamSanjuSamson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IamSanjuSamson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hardikpandya7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hardikpandya7</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/akshar2026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@akshar2026</a> ❤️❤️</p>&mdash; Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) <a href="https://twitter.com/harbhajan_singh/status/2030692936963481683?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>“Thrilling, Scintillating, Amazing, Massive! Heartiest congratulations to Team India on their historic and monumental victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026! It was a moment of profound national pride and collective joy to witness the Men in Blue emerge victorious with such clinical precision.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">सारे जहाँ से अच्छा हिन्दोस्ताँ हमारा 🇮🇳<br><br>Thrilling, Scintillating, Amazing, Massive!<br><br>Heartiest congratulations to Team India on their historic and monumental victory in the ICC Men&#39;s T20 World Cup, 2026! It was a moment of profound national pride and collective joy to witness… <a href="https://t.co/y0vGsFhdYn">pic.twitter.com/y0vGsFhdYn</a></p>&mdash; Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dev_Fadnavis/status/2030699935776358692?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>“The players displayed exceptional skills and determination throughout the tournament, making the country proud. Congratulations to Team India on their well-deserved World Cup win and for creating yet another record! Kudos to the composed captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav &amp; team work of the entire squad,” wrote Devandra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra on his X handle.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185"><strong>Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</strong></a></p><h2><strong>What happened in the match?</strong></h2><p>India won a record third T20 World Cup title and became the first team to defend their crown with a 96-run thumping of New Zealand in a lop-sided final on Sunday. Suryakumar Yadav's India were also the first team to lift the trophy on home soil as over 86,000 fans celebrated at the Narendra Modi Stadium. England and the West Indies have won two titles each. India beat both those teams en route to the title, including a clutch victory over the West Indies in their final Super Eights match when defeat would have seen them eliminated.</p>

After the 2026 T20 World Cup win for India, legendary batters like Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and others congratulated them on the historic triumph. The legends took to their social media handles to show their emotions after India’s win.

India celebrated a historic evening on Sunday (Mar 8) as they beat New Zealand to lift their third T20 World Cup. Playing at the Narendra Modi Stadium, India became the first team to defend their title as well as win the title on home soil. After the win, legendary batters like Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and others congratulated them on the historic triumph. The legends took to their social media handles to show their emotions after India’s win.

<p>After the 2026 T20 World Cup win for India, legendary batters like Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and others congratulated them on the historic triumph. The legends took to their social media handles to show their emotions after India’s win.</p>

India win T20 World Cup 2026: Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag congratulate Men in Blue after historic triumph

<p>Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar’s son, Arjun Tendulkar, tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Saaniya Chandhok, in Mumbai on March 5. The guest list comprised industrialists, cricketers, and Bollywood stars. The wedding celebrations began a few days back in Jamangar, followed by a Mehendi and Sangeet ceremony on March 4 and the wedding on March 5.</p><h2>Bollywood stars at Arjun Tendulkar’s wedding</h2><p>Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, the Bachchans, and Farhan Akhtar were some of the A-list stars from Bollywood who were present at the ceremony.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Shah Rukh Khan arrived with his wife, Gauri Khan and daughter, Suhana. Khan looked dapper in a cream sherwani while Gauri looked radiant in a yellow saree with a heavy, embellished blouse. Suhana chose a glamorous lehenga for the occasion. The Khan family posed together before heading inside.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Aamir Khan came sole, dressed in a red kurta and white pants. Farhan Akhtar, who produced the film Boong, which recently won at BAFTA, was also present at the event.</p>

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<h2>Abhishek and Aishwarya arrive together</h2><p>The Bachchans were some of the early guests on Thursday afternoon as they arrived for Arjun Tendulkar’s wedding. Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan walked in together.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Moments later, their son, actor Abhishek Bachchan, came with his wife, actress Aishwarya Rai. The couple briefly stopped to pose for the paps before entering the wedding venue. Aishwarya wore a traditional outfit in blue and silver while Abhishek Bachchan, sporting a new hairdo for his upcoming film King, wore a black achkan with white trousers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p> </p><p>Several former cricketers like Yuvraj Singh, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Venkatesh Prasad, Sunil Gavaskar were present with tehir families.</p><p> </p>

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<p> </p><p>The bride and groom wore matching red embellished outfits for the wedding. Post the ceremony, Arjun and Saaniya came out to pose for the media and later were joined by their families for a posing session. </p>

Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun Tendulkar, married Saaniya Chandhok in Mumbai on Thursday afternoon. The ceremony was attended by Bollywood stars, politicians, cricketers and industrialists. Here take a look. 

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar’s son, Arjun Tendulkar, tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Saaniya Chandhok, in Mumbai on March 5. The guest list comprised industrialists, cricketers, and Bollywood stars. The wedding celebrations began a few days back in Jamangar, followed by a Mehendi and Sangeet ceremony on March 4 and the wedding on March 5. Bollywood stars at Arjun Tendulkar’s wedding Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, the Bachchans, and Farhan Akhtar were some of the A-list stars from Bollywood who were present at the ceremony. Shah Rukh Khan arrived with his wife, Gauri Khan and daughter, Suhana. Khan looked dapper in a cream sherwani while Gauri looked radiant in a yellow saree with a heavy, embellished blouse. Suhana chose a glamorous lehenga for the occasion. The Khan family posed together before heading inside.

<p>Sachin Tendulkar's son, Arjun Tendulkar, married Saaniya Chandhok in Mumbai on Thursday afternoon. The ceremony was attended by Bollywood stars, politicians, cricketers and industrialists. Here, take a look.&nbsp;</p>

Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek-Aishwarya, Aamir Khan: Bollywood stars at Sachin Tendulkar’s son Arjun’s wedding

<p>It was a historic day for Jammu &amp; Kashmir on Saturday (Feb 28) as they clinched their maiden Ranji Trophy title courtesy of their first innings lead over Karnataka. Playing at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground in Hubli, J&amp;K won their maiden title after 67 years of hiatus, writing one of the biggest underdog chapters in Indian cricket history. The achievement was taken note by legends of the game, including great Sachin Tendulkar, World Cup winner Yuvraj Singh and others. So here’s what the legends wrote after J&amp;K’s historic triumph.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Kashmir willows have been a part of many champions’ kits. To see Jammu &amp; Kashmir’s journey from being an enabler of champions, to becoming champions themselves, is beautiful.<br><br>The season was built on consistency, resilience, and season-long excellence. Auqib Nabi’s impact…</p>&mdash; Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/2027702293689458836?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations to the Jammu and Kashmir team for their first ever Ranji Trophy win! This historic triumph reflects remarkable grit, discipline and passion of the team. It is a proud moment for the people of Jammu and Kashmir and it highlights the growing sporting passion and… <a href="https://t.co/3fJO89Z5F8">pic.twitter.com/3fJO89Z5F8</a></p>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/2027729845804011903?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations to the Jammu &amp; Kashmir team in India for scripting a remarkable story of grit and perseverance. <br><br>While the players are fully deserving of the adulation they receive, one must also remember the contribution of the coaching staff, management and administrators from… <a href="https://t.co/hbRwF1S41O">https://t.co/hbRwF1S41O</a></p>&mdash; Jay Shah (@JayShah) <a href="https://twitter.com/JayShah/status/2027674783190815078?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Many congratulations to J&amp;k cricket to create a history by winning the first ever Ranji Trophy. I never had even shadow of a doubt that you guys will achieve this and many more trophies.</p>&mdash; Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) <a href="https://twitter.com/IrfanPathan/status/2027681258705400149?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Unbelievable! History has been written today! Huge congratulations to the Jammu &amp; Kashmir team for clinching their maiden <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RanjiTrophy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RanjiTrophy</a> title after 67 long years!🏆 Dominating Karnataka with pure grit, heart and unbreakable spirit. Proud beyond words of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AuqibNabi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AuqibNabi</a>’s fire,…</p>&mdash; Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) <a href="https://twitter.com/YUVSTRONG12/status/2027686215127077242?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Historic moment for Jammu &amp; Kashmir cricket 🇮🇳 <br><br>Maiden Ranji Trophy title built on belief, strong leadership from Paras Dogra and a remarkable season with the ball from Auqib Nabi. Big contributions from Shubham Pundir, Yawer Hassan, Qamran Iqbal, Sahil Lotra, Abdul Samad and… <a href="https://t.co/kA4AvufcaX">pic.twitter.com/kA4AvufcaX</a></p>&mdash; Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) <a href="https://twitter.com/SDhawan25/status/2027669748260212922?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Outstanding 💥💥Well done lads <a href="https://t.co/uyXLQAUbl1">https://t.co/uyXLQAUbl1</a></p>&mdash; Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) <a href="https://twitter.com/harbhajan_singh/status/2027687556469633382?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>Legends congratulate J&amp;K stars</strong></h2><p>“The Kashmir willows have been a part of many champions’ kits. To see Jammu &amp; Kashmir’s journey from being an enabler of champions, to becoming champions themselves, is beautiful. The season was built on consistency, resilience, and season-long excellence. Auqib Nabi’s impact with the ball stood out in a demanding campaign. A historic moment for the team, coaches, and support staff. Journeys like these define the beauty of domestic cricket,” Sachin wrote on his X handle.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Unbelievable! History has been written today! Huge congratulations to the Jammu &amp; Kashmir team for clinching their maiden #RanjiTrophy title after 67 long years! Dominating Karnataka with pure grit, heart and unbreakable spirit. Proud beyond words of #AuqibNabi’s fire, #QamranIqbal’s masterclass and the entire squad and training staff’s belief! J&amp;K cricket has arrived! Keep shining boys,” wrote Yuvraj on his handle.&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>J&amp;K’s historic win</strong></h2><p>The foundation of this historic triumph was laid in the first two days when J&amp;K's batters showed relentless discipline. Led by a masterful 121 from Shubham Pundir and contributions from Yawer Hassan (88 runs), captain Paras Dogra (70 runs), Abdul Samad (61 runs), Kanhaiya Wadhawan (70 runs) and Sahil Lotra (72 runs), J&amp;K amassed a massive first-innings total of 584 runs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Despite J-K's dominance, pacer Prasidh Krishna claimed figures of 5/98 in 34.1 overs, standing out as the lone bowler who impressed for Karnataka.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185"><strong>Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Karnataka, despite boasting a lineup of international stars including KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Devdutt Padikkal, and Karun Nair, crumbled under the pressure of the scoreboard. Only Mayank Agarwal offered significant resistance with a valiant 160, but his effort was lonely. Karnataka were bowled out for 293, conceding a massive 291-run lead to Jammu and Kashmir.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The star of the show with the ball was J-K's Auqib Nabi, whose clinical 5/54 in 23 overs decimated the Karnataka middle order and effectively sealed the fate of the match by Day 4.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691"><strong>From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Batting again, J-K were powered by an unbeaten 160 by Qamran Iqbal and 101 not out by Sahil Lotra, as Paras Dogra declared the innings on 342/4 on Day 5, with J-K leading by 633 runs, as the entire squad stormed into the field in celebration.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Shubham Pundir won the Player of the Match award for his hundred in the first innings, as Auqib Nabi was awarded the Player of the Series award for his 55 wickets in eight matches in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season.</p>

Playing at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground in Hubli, J&K won their maiden title after 67 years of hiatus, writing one of the biggest underdog chapters in Indian cricket history. 

It was a historic day for Jammu & Kashmir on Saturday (Feb 28) as they clinched their maiden Ranji Trophy title courtesy of their first innings lead over Karnataka. Playing at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground in Hubli, J&K won their maiden title after 67 years of hiatus, writing one of the biggest underdog chapters in Indian cricket history. The achievement was taken note by legends of the game, including great Sachin Tendulkar, World Cup winner Yuvraj Singh and others. So here’s what the legends wrote after J&K’s historic triumph.

<p>Playing at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground in Hubli, J&amp;K won their maiden title after 67 years of hiatus, writing one of the biggest underdog chapters in Indian cricket history.&nbsp;</p>

Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh and others congratulate J&K for historic Ranji Trophy triumph

<p>India’s dominance in the junior division of cricket was yet again on showcase as the Boys in Blue won their record-extending sixth U19 World Cup at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. After the triumph, Indian greats Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar led the applause for the winning U19 World Cup side. Indian President Droupadi Murmu also congratulated the Indian side on the triumph.</p><h2><strong>Legends, President lead applause</strong></h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Heartiest congratulations to Team India on winning the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2026 for the record sixth time! Remaining undefeated throughout the tournament, the team has done the nation proud with its dominant performance. I wish the talented young players a very bright…</p>&mdash; President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) <a href="https://twitter.com/rashtrapatibhvn/status/2019803516282523810?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>“Heartiest congratulations to&nbsp; Team India on winning the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2026 for the record sixth time! Remaining&nbsp; undefeated throughout the tournament, the team has done the nation proud with its dominant performance. I wish the talented young players a very bright future ahead. I am sure that Indian cricket will go from strength to strength,” President Murmu wrote on her X handle.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185"><strong>Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Champions!<br><br>So proud of this young group and the fearless cricket they played. Well done to the entire team, including coaches and support staff. Enjoy the moment!<br><br>When you have a Sooryavanshi, a timeless blockbuster is expected! Well done, Vaibhav! <a href="https://t.co/wGXtwt55SS">pic.twitter.com/wGXtwt55SS</a></p>&mdash; Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/2019803922979078467?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>“Champions! So proud of this young group and the fearless cricket they played. Well done to the entire team, including coaches and support staff. Enjoy the moment! When you have a Sooryavanshi, a timeless blockbuster is expected! Well done, Vaibhav,” Sachin Tendulkar wrote while taking to X.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations to the U-19 Indian team for lifting the World Cup once again. Our domination in the age group cricket and beyond continues. Well done to the whole squad and the support staff. 👏🇮🇳</p>&mdash; Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli/status/2019792823814402374?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>“Congratulations to the U-19 Indian team for lifting the World Cup once again. Our domination in the age group cricket and beyond continues. Well done to the whole squad and the support staff,” former India U19 World Cup winning captain Virat Kohli wrote.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691"><strong>From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">𝗖.𝗛.𝗔.𝗠.𝗣.𝗜.𝗢.𝗡.𝗦 🏆<br><br>Congratulations to India U19 on winning the ICC Men&#39;s U19 World Cup 2026 👏👏<br><br>Their historic 6⃣th title 🫡<br><br>Take. A. Bow 🙇<br><br>Scorecard ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/hisult7mtv">https://t.co/hisult7mtv</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/U19WorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#U19WorldCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/5a0Pf4wpTw">pic.twitter.com/5a0Pf4wpTw</a></p>&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/2019786153172566030?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Redemption complete. Summit reclaimed. 🇮🇳🏆<br><br>🇮🇳 U19 are champions again, lifting a record 6️⃣th Under-19 World Cup title after missing out last year.<br><br>Also… two finals, two trophies. Our favourite teams clearly understood the assignment. 😏❤️‍🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PlayBold?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PlayBold</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E0%B2%A8%E0%B2%AE%E0%B3%8D%E0%B2%AERCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ನಮ್ಮRCB</a> <a href="https://t.co/7Z7pti5KT1">pic.twitter.com/7Z7pti5KT1</a></p>&mdash; Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) <a href="https://twitter.com/RCBTweets/status/2019802139061854563?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Historic Moment for Indian Cricket! 🇮🇳<br>Proud moment for Virar and Maharashtra!<br><br>Heartiest congratulations to Team India on lifting the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026.<br>Under the captaincy of Ayush Mhatre, our very own boy from Virar, this team showcased grit, discipline, and… <a href="https://t.co/O3iFygwzzM">pic.twitter.com/O3iFygwzzM</a></p>&mdash; Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dev_Fadnavis/status/2019806403133948000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A sixth star on India’s U-19 crown 🇮🇳<br><br>Many congratulations to our U-19 boys on clinching a record sixth U19 World Cup after a dominant campaign. The future stars are ready to take over.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/U19WorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#U19WorldCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/kAa3shq9pI">pic.twitter.com/kAa3shq9pI</a></p>&mdash; Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) <a href="https://twitter.com/JM_Scindia/status/2019791425752240140?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Champions again 🏆 <br><br>A record 6th U-19 World Cup for India. Vaibhav’s 175 and Ayush’s captain’s knock set it up, and Ambrish and the bowlers finished it off in style. Well played, boys 🇮🇳👏 <a href="https://t.co/020hzmftao">pic.twitter.com/020hzmftao</a></p>&mdash; Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) <a href="https://twitter.com/SDhawan25/status/2019803857405251915?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Heartiest congratulations to India’s Young Champions on lifting the ICC U19 World Cup trophy in Harare, Zimbabwe. <br><br>A truly historic achievement as India clinches the title for a record sixth time. Special appreciation to young star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his record breaking… <a href="https://t.co/dpyL30Tpfv">pic.twitter.com/dpyL30Tpfv</a></p>&mdash; Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/VPIndia/status/2019785673730138127?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Heartfelt congratulations to India’s U19 cricket team on winning the ICC Men&#39;s U19 World Cup for the sixth time. This is a fantastic achievement, a testament to their splendid skill sets and sheer dedication. This victory is marked by Young India’s extraordinary grit and… <a href="https://t.co/JxF65545eL">pic.twitter.com/JxF65545eL</a></p>&mdash; Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) <a href="https://twitter.com/rajnathsingh/status/2019790597557833870?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">World Champions again! Heartiest congratulations to the India U19 team on lifting the U19 World Cup. A commanding run throughout the tournament, crowned by a sensational knock from Vaibhav Suryavanshi in the final. Well done to the players and support staff on this memorable… <a href="https://t.co/OiFGXlvoJg">pic.twitter.com/OiFGXlvoJg</a></p>&mdash; Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShuklaRajiv/status/2019788947157815335?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Champions again! 🇮🇳<br><br>Congratulations to India’s U19 Men&#39;s team on their sixth World Cup triumph.<br><br>An extraordinary knock by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 175 in 80 balls, laid the perfect foundation in the final. <br><br>Wishing these young stars a wonderful journey ahead in Indian cricket. <a href="https://t.co/JvBdxeGJKf">pic.twitter.com/JvBdxeGJKf</a></p>&mdash; Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) <a href="https://twitter.com/M_Raj03/status/2019806379448672564?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>India win U19 World Cup</strong></h2><p>In a one-sided final, India restricted England to 311 before bowling them out to win a record-extending sixth title. Tasked with chasing 412 runs to win, England batters gave a great account of themselves but were nowhere close to India’s dominant show despite Caleb Falconer’s 115-run knock.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was on fire as he scored 175 off just 80 balls for India, which laid the foundation for the win. India made the most of the innings, scoring 411/9 in their 50 overs. Captain Mhatre scored 53 off 51, while healthy contributions from Vedant Trivedi (32), Vihaan Malhotra (30), Abhigyan Kundu (40), and Kanishk Chouhan (37) helped India reach the 400-run mark in the match.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the end, India won by 100 runs to win their sixth title and third in the last five editions of the U19 World Cup.</p>

Riding on the excellent batting show from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, India won the one-sided contest by 100 runs. The win sees India win their third title in five editions, underlining their dominance in the junior category of the sport.

India’s dominance in the junior division of cricket was yet again on showcase as the Boys in Blue won their record-extending sixth U19 World Cup at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. After the triumph, Indian greats Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar led the applause for the winning U19 World Cup side. Indian President Droupadi Murmu also congratulated the Indian side on the triumph. Legends, President lead applause

<p>Riding on the excellent batting show from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, India won the one-sided contest by 100 runs. The win sees India win their third title in five editions, underlining their dominance in the junior category of the sport.</p>

U19 World Cup final: Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli lead applause as Boys in Blue clinch sixth title

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